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Week of FEBRuary 9th

This week’s BucTV Link https://youtu.be/_w4FXm2YTFQ
Monday, 2/9 is an A Day
Friday, 2/13 and Monday, 2/16 NO SCHOOL in observance of Presidents Day

Happening This Week

Monday February 9th

Track and field tryouts are this week Feb 9 from 3:45 to 5:45

Track tryouts will be Feb 9-Feb 18!

First track meet will be the Andre Evans Memorial meet on Feb 18 at 4pm. Come support as Mission Bay starts the quest for legendary 5 Peat!

Juniors and Seniors, our next Mentor Monday is February 23 at Lunch in the Wellness Center.

Meet a member of Local 122 IATSE Stagehand Union to learn more about Stage and Theater trade.

Registration required. Lunch provided + T.R.E.A.T credit.

Follow @mb_wbl to get the most up to date information about work-based opportunities at Mission Bay and across San Diego County.

Tuesday February 10th

🏸 MISSION BAY BADMINTON SEASON IS STARTING! 🏸

JV & VARSITY — ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME

Interested in joining the team?

Come to our Badminton Informational Meeting

📍 Room 180

🕐 Tuesday, February 10

⏰ Lunch | 1:20–1:50 PM

Meet the coaches, get important season information, and learn the key details about the schedule and upcoming season.

More Details in the bulletin - see you on the courts! 💪🏸

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS

🏸 TRYOUTS BEGIN:

Tuesday, February 17

3:30–4:30 PM

Tryouts run Tuesday through Friday, 3:30–5:00 PM that week.

📲 STAY CONNECTED — DON’T MISS UPDATES

All players must join our team communication group:

👉 Join the Band App:

https://www.band.us/band/101481845/invite

✔ Scan the QR code (if posted) or use the link

✔ Get schedule updates, announcements & team info

✔ Make sure you're added to the team roster

Varsity Coach Tony & JV Coach Gleeson

Shoe Drive Fundraiser supporting Crown Point Junior Music Academy

Have gently worn, used or new shoes you nolonger need? Give them a second life! Donation box located in the Attendance office.

Donate Today! Donations accepted through Feb 23rd.

Wednesday, February 11th

Grad Nite Tickets on Sale Wednesdays and Thursdays at Lunch

Thursday, February 12th

Valentine's Spirit Day 2/12: It's time to hard launch your relationship status!

White- single

Pink- talking

Red- dating

Purple- it's complicated

Progress Reports! The term ends this Thursday, Feb 12th.

Reivew grades in Canvas and Powerschool now so that you have time to get the supports you need! Check in with your teachers, attend ACES befor or after school, visit TREAT teachers at lunch and get any work done before the term ends.

Remember that progress report grades determine your eligibility to participate in Athletics. They will be emailed to parents/guardians the following Friday Friday, 20th.

Friday, February 13th

NO SCHOOL - Enjoy your 4-day weekend!

Schools closed Friday, Feb 13th and Montday, Feb 16th in observance of President's Day Weekend.

Classes resume on Tuesday, Feb 17th!

General Announcements

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the movie screening of A Chicano Love Story! We had an amazing turnout, and it was wonderful to come together to share such a meaningful documentary while highlighting the talented Mission Bay High School music students.

A special shoutout to our Chavistas for hosting an incredible event and showing off your leadership skills—you truly made the night special. If you missed it, or would like to watch it again, the documentary will air on KPBS on February 26 at 8:30 PM.

Looking ahead, this month we’ll be hosting Feel Good Fridays at Lunch. Be sure to look out for flyers and listen for upcoming announcements with more details.

We hope to see you there!

Warmly,

The Wellness Center

The MB Wellness Center is available to students as a safe space to reset, relieve academic stress, and get resources. For more information you can get a 5Star pass and stop by Room 154 to see Mrs. Cota.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

As you plan trips and appointments, please refer to our school calendar to avoid conflicts with scheduled testing.

English Language Proficiency Testing (ELAC) for our English Learners begins on Tues, Feb 17th.

11th Grade SBAC Testing begins on Friday, March 6th - Friday, March 13th.

IB Testing begins on Friday, April 24th - see IB Testing Schedule

AP Testing begins on Monday, May 4th - see AP Testing Schedule

If you haven't alreday done so ---10th Graders: Please complete this form to RSVP that you want to take the optional PSAT 10 exam. RSVP Here

EXAM DATE - MARCH 18, 2026
DEADLINE TO RSVP - MARCH 6, 2026

This exam is NOT required but many scholars will choose to take it to get practice for the real SAT. More details are here - https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-10/whats-on-the-test

Confirm your AP Testing Details Today!

Any AP scholar planning to take an exam in May 2026 must confirm the accuracy of their exam order by March 1. Scholars can login to myap.collegeboard.org or visit bit.ly/sdusdAP for more details.

ASB Officer/Commissioner and Class Officer Applications are LIVE and due March 18 at 1:20pm: Are you interested in running for an ASB Officer/Commissioner or Class Officer Position? Apply HERE

Application Deadlines--

-Application Due: Wed, March 18 at 1:20pm (late applications will not be accepted; 1:21pm is considered late)

-Mandatory Campaign Meeting: Friday, March 20th at lunch in the ASB room

Campaign Deadlines for ASB OFFICER & COMMISSIONERS

-Digital Campaign Poster & Video Due: Saturday, March 21 by 12pm (will be shown on Buc TV & posted to Instagram)

-Election Day: Thursday March 26 and Friday, March 27

Campaign Deadlines for CLASS OFFICERS

-Digital Campaign Poster & Video Due: Saturday, March 28 by 11am (will be shown on Buc TV & posted to Instagram)

-Election Day: Friday, April 10

Elected ASB and Class Officer Positions:

ASB President

ASB Vice President

ASB Secretary

ASB Treasurer

ASB Commissioner of Activities

ASB Commissioner of Clubs and Communications

ASB Commissioner of Elections

ASB Commissioner of Publicity

ASB Commissioner of Spirit

Class President

Class Vice President

Class Secretary

Class Treasurer

Join ASB for the 2026-27 School Year: Apply to join the ASB class! Apps due April 8 at 12pm. ASB Application for Current 9-12 Graders

ASB Application for 2026-27 School Year (current 9-12th graders)

ASB Application for the 2026-27 School Year for Current 8th Graders

Attend Super Stem Saturday, a hands on science festival, at Cal State San Marcos on Saturday, March 14th. Transportation provided and Saturday School credit given. See Mr. Medina in room 253 for more information.

Boys Golf tryouts on Feb. 18 & 19 at Mission Bay Golf Course @ 3:45pm

All boys intending to try out must have their physical forms completed and uploaded to athleticclearance.com prior to trying out . Please see Coach Anderson in room 185 if you have any questions or concerns.

Go Bucs!

CONGRATULATIONS TO

YEMAYA BRUCE!

Co-Founder of the Nonprofit Mediums of Mental Health

Honoroed by

SAN DIEGO HONDA DEALERS RANDOM ACTS OF HELPFULNESS

On Friday, they were here to CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH and HONORED this MISSION BAY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT for being an INSPIRING MENTAL WELLNESS ADVOCATE!

Well Done Yemaya!

Save the date for the Mission Bay Calm Space Project Grand Opening!

Tues, February 17th 4pm - 6pm

Families welcome!

The space is located in the courtyard between the 210 and 220 buildings

Selling pizza, chips and drinks to support the project

Mindfulness crafts, cornhole, clubs and more

Dear Students - If you'd like to learn more about programs into aviation and pilot careers, Cal Aeronautical University will be presenting in the MBHS Library this Friday, Feb 20 from 11:15-11:45. Please get a pass from your teacher to attend.

Save the Date - Mon, Feb 23rd

Mission Bay Music's SD Jazz Party Concert in the MBHS Auditorium at 9:15am, all are welcome to attend!

Application Open!

2026 Summer Paid Leadership Internship Program in partnership with CCTE, Teach Lead, FranklinCovey Education, and Leader in Me.

This 5-week, paid summer internship is open to currently enrolled SDUSD high school students who are 16 years old or older and interested in leadership, education, and career exploration. The program provides hands-on experience working with elementary students, professional development, and leadership training.

Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc92L1yCvUjfTLSSNrkzOGFHtPWMqsRRLe_-E1iOLLbO3d3zw/closedform

Thurs, Feb 26th NO SCHOOL - Support the Walkout

Mon, March 9th - THIS IS AN INSTRUCTIONAL DAY to replace the Walkout Day (B Day)

SDUSD will honor the SDEA strike and close schools on February 26, 2026. Closing schools for one day will ensure that students are not placed in situations where adequate supervision, instructional continuity, and campus safety cannot be reliably maintained.

The make-up date for classes will be on March 9th to ensure students receive the instructional time and services to support their success.

A website with detailed information and frequently asked questions - Linked here.
A link here to our Special Education Press Conference footage with details on our work to improve special education.
A link here to invite families to sign our petition to fully fund special education.

March 9th will follow the B day that was previously scheduled on Feb 26th.

School Schedule will be modified as follows:

Wed 2/25 A Day | Thurs 2/26 NO SCHOOL - WALKOUT DAY | Fri 2/27 A Day

Mon 3/2-Thur 3/5 Normal schedule

Fri 3/6 B Day | Mon 3/9 YES SCHOOL - B Day | Tues 3/10 A Day

Save the date - March 8th

Come to the Pickleball Tournament hosted by the Class of 2027! Tickets will be $15 and there will be prizes for the winners. Bring cash for food and snacks.

Check out what our art students are doing in Mrs. Parrish room!

Take a look: https://deeparrish.blogspot.com/?view=sidebar

Submit a short film to the Directing Change Film Contest – Entries Due March 1, 2026

Use your storytelling skills and creativity to make a difference by creating a short film for the Directing Change Program & Film Contest. Submit a film about mental health, suicide prevention, or substance use, to inspire hope, support and positive change in your community. Entries are due March 1, 2026 – cash prizes up to $1,000 and statewide recognition available for winning films. More details can be found on the Directing Change website. Full Contest Details / Submit Online

7v7 football every Saturday 11am-1pm at MBHS. All MBHS students are eligible & welcome to participate. Returning JV & Varsity football players are encouraged to bring new players. No experience required. No contact. MBHS JV & Varsity 7v7 football teams forming soon for spring tournaments. Contact Coach Tate with questions coachtate32@gmail.com.

Canvas Course - San Diego Unified Information Classroom - Learn about upcoming student opportunities. If you have not yet joined the class, you can do so using this link: https://sandiegounified.instructure.com/enroll/W4XJAL

Canvas Course - Counselor's Corner for your grade level - Your MBHS counselors have posted content specific to your grade level in your Counselor's Corner classroom - Stay informed and check for updates and opportunities every week!

Counselors' Corner 9th-10th MBHS 2025-26

Counselors' Corner 11th MBHS 2025-26

Counselors' Corner for Seniors at MBHS 2025-26

SDUSD News for High School: Relevant news and information specific for high school families High School (9th - 12th Grades) Information

SDUSD Student Hub - Resource hub for Student Engagement, Important Resources, and Upcoming Events https://www.sandiegounified.org/student_hub

All students taking Spanish - Spanish tutoring for all levels, with Mr. Medina, in the library for ACES every Thursday from 7:30 am to 8:30 am. Gracias

ACES TUTORING - Open before and after school in the Library! Every Monday through Friday in the mornings from 7:30 - 8:30 and every Monday through Thursday in the afternoons from 3:30 - 5:00. We have teachers across all subject areas to help you!

TREAT is held everyday at lunch please report by 1:30 Students can make up a tardy in the auditorium with Mrs. Filamor or with a participating teacher.

Showing up matters. When you miss school, you miss out on learning, friends, and opportunities. Be present, stay on track, and remember: showing up today sets you up for success tomorrow.

Did you receive an attendance support plan? Please make sure you are following it and attending Saturday School and TREATs!

Tell Your Parents

Important Dates

Wed, Feb 11th FOPBSS Meeting 6pm at PBMS
Thurs, Feb 12th - End of the Progress Report Term / Progress reports emailed out Fri, Feb 20th
Fri, Feb 13th and Mon, Feb 16th - NO SCHOOL in obersance of Presidents Day
Thurs, Feb 26th NO SCHOOL - Support the Walkout
Mon, March 9th - THIS IS AN INSTRUCTIONAL DAY to replace the Walkout Day

Become a Mentor!

We’re launching Mentor Mondays from January–May and are seeking caring adults to share their career experiences with 11th and 12th graders during lunchtime. Your guidance can inspire students to explore future opportunities. Join us in making an impact! Please fill out the Mentor Mondays Availability Form is you are interested (you do not have to commit to all of the dates).